Rocky Mountain Pediatric Hematology Oncology is a member of the Children's Oncology Group, a worldwide clinical trial cooperative group supported by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

The mission of COG is to cure and prevent childhood and adolescent cancer through scientific discovery and compassionate care.

This relationship allows RMPHO to collaborate on clinical research with other investigators from across the country and in some foreign countries.

"By being part of a large cooperative group internationally, we are able to learn for the future," says Dr. Lorrie F. Odom. "This cooperation means we can all have patients treated the same way on that investigational trial. It's especially important for the less common cancers."

For more information about possible clinical trials, talk with your physician.